THE EPIC SARDINIA

Geführte: € 1298 | Selbstfahrer: € 899

This tour offers a lot that we call amazing and we’re quite sure you’ll agree with us. You’ll visit places offering coastline views of the Costa Smeralda and the hilly landscape of the northeast of our lovely island. And if that’s not enough you’ll experience the medieval heritage and Mediterranean lifestyle of cities such as Castelsardo, Alghero and Bosa. The tour also visits some of the most secret areas of Sardinia such as Barbagia and Ogliastra with their strong traditions, true Sardinian pride and, not least, outstanding cuisine.

THE GALLURA SHORT BREAK

Selbstfahrer: € 680

North Sardinia is often identified with Costa Smeralda. This is wrong. In fact the touristic development of Costa Smeralda added a totally new and non authentic layer of hotels, services and businesses, the Gallura area - the region that surrounds Costa Smeralda - is very authentic and it has preserved its old economy and traditions.
For this reason, we find interesting to discover both faces of north Sardinia, the contemporary and turisty one as well as the ancient and traditional one.

OUR HOTEL SELECTION

Not just a place to sleep

After years activity and hundreds guests' feedback, we've selcted an hard core of places that we consider either part of the storytelling or just the most functional places depending on the specific trip.

Insider views

Take advantage of an insider's view!

The best attractions aren't necessarily the most popular ones. We like to include historical and cultural attractions to our guided and self-guided tours. And we pay great attention in choosing which ones to include and where and when we can visit them. We Sardinians are hospitable and proud of our archaeological and cultural heritage and we enjoy sharing it with you.

We're guides & cyclists

we ride year round to be ready for you

Would you feel safe with a guide that struggles to keep up with you? Don't think so! At SardiniaCycling we pride to take guides' fitness into the highest level in order to grant guests' riding experience, safety and confidence. So, no matter the pace you ride, or you can ride, our guides will always be there and ready to react.

Top equipment

Cycle on a bike of your dreams!

Cycling is religion for us. We pride ourselves on having the very best equipment – Canyon bikes – maintained by our expert staff and custom fitted for you. We can offer you everything you could possibly need to make your cycling tour with us a dream. We’ve got helmets, awesome cycling kit and socks, water bottles, GPS assistance and more. Have you ever thought about how excellent equipment can improve your travel experience?
Cycle on a bike of your dreams! And with everything else you might need to make your cycling holiday more than you’ve ever dreamed of!

Travel with confidence

Your safety is important to us!

A physical or mechanical problem can always happen, and that’s why it’s important to have a rescue service nearby. And that’s also why we're happy to say that we are always available to help you on a guided or self-guided tour, wherever you are and at any time. Our network of offices allows prompt response and immediate action from our own skilled staff. So far, none of our guests have lost a day of their tour. And its up to us to see that they never will.

Incomparable food

Don't worry, you'll have the day after to burn off the extra calories!

You know as Italians we are crazy about food. Luckily we share this madness and we spend great efforts to let you taste all the infinite shades of Italian regional pastas, cheeses and wines. We’d like you to learn what's behind a local recipe, and we’d even like you try your hand at preparing some regional delicacies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your usual support level on guided tours?

We have a strict rule since from the very beginning of our adventure: a six to one ratio, which means a riding guide every each 6 riders. Plus, a van that can keep about half riders. The van contains a mobile workshop, spare wheels, spare bikes (the number is chosen depending on the required sizes). We provide a quick lunch on the go (sandwiches, pies, juices, fruit) as well as bevareages. We have gels bars and electrolyes available on purchase. The van is constantly connected to the guide(s).

How do I prepare myself?

Our tours are suited to riders of different capabilities and fitness. For every trip you'll find the estimated fitness level (Recreational, Enthusiast, Challenge). Should you have doubt in the interpretation of that when selecting a tour, the best thing to do is getting in touch with our very experienced staff who'll be happy to help you assess if the tour you've in mind is suitable for you. As an approach, we do not sell a tour if we're not sure you won't enjoy it.

Where do your clients come from?

Many guests find it hilarious, but less than 1% of our guests are from Italy and despite we're proudly Italians, we mostly speak English at work. Our guests are mostly from the US, Canada, Australia, UK and Switzerland. We pride to have a huge repeaters' rate.

How long have you guys been doing this?

Italy-Cycling is not new. Is instead the Italian branch of the head company based in Sardinia and called SardiniaCycling. The head company has started as a family business and it still is, even a pretty evolved one. We’re not afraid to say that we became - through hard work and passion - a leading cycling tour company in Italy. Since 2008 we specialize in arranging unforgettable cycling tours and holidays, accommodating cyclists from all around the world in our paradise island.

Do your guides speak English?

Of course they do. Depending on guest's nationality, on the Country touched by the itinerary as well as on the specific trip level, we choose guides that beside English can speak other languages, like French or German.

Do you offer self-guided tours?

Of course we do. Most tours in our catalog have a self-guided variant. Self-guided tours depart anytime in the season and have a specific pricing that is indicated in the travel page. Services related to guided and self guided tours are listed in all the tour description pages.

What do I get if I reserve a self-guided tour?

Guests on our self-guided tours get an extensive information pack, detailed maps, road book and a GPS with loaded tracks. While on site, we arrange a briefing and we fit the bikes. Our staff are always available to help you wherever and at any time. Our network of offices allows prompt response and immediate action from our own skilled staff. So far, none of our guests have lost a single day of their tour. And its up to us to see that they never will.

Do you offer luggage transfer on your self-guided tours? How does it work?

Yes, sure. And it works in a very smooth way. You'll be asked to leave your labeled bags at the hotel reception every morning by 9.30 am. You'll find bags at the next hotel before 2 pm.

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WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT US

Self Guided tour on Sardinia

What a great tour put together by the team at Sardinia Cycling. Australia is a long way from Sardinia - but it was worth the trip! The accommodation and food put together for the tour was fantastic. The logistics worked perfectly with luggage magically appearing...

S.P. Clark, Melbourne, Australia

Outstanding!

I have been doing cycling tours for almost 20 years in Europe. This is our first trip using a professional company and we could not be happier with the service, bikes, routes and overall trip. Hotels were good to very good overall. Food was excellent. Bikes were high end Canyon, many of which had Di2 electronic shifting.

Jeff, flycycletravel, New York City, New York

Panoramic cycling

Italy-Cycling organised our holidays: from Alghero to Pula with Winora trekking bikes, luggage transfer and hotels. We were very happy with the bikes: good quality, Garmin gps, cycle computer. Everything was well organised, the hotels were nice (3 times half board in the evening because not in a 'city' center), in the roadbook we received some good advice about restaurants, places to visit, etc. Very professional agency with always a very quick reply on questions by mail or phone.